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Giant Squid

from Ballads & Heartstrings by Sweet Radish

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lyrics

Life moves so fast beside me
I can move in my own time
nothing to hold to but who I am
Through my eyes I see

Enormous is the size of my home
And I often sleep alone
Under the moon I rise to the surface
I feel less alone then.

But who Am I
I know I am Here

I’m not the only quiet one in the sea
Your eyes focusing on me
Who are you what are you doing down here
I feel afraid, I feel fear

On the bottom there is safety in silence
Tides won’t rule me down
Rising above to the sky could end fast
I fear the hook I’m wrapped around

But who am I
I know I am here
Who am I
I know I am here

The scientists say I am sentient
Who do you think we are
Here in my house I am never outnumbered
My imagination it reaches far

The water it holds me close to its heart
The ocean embraces me
Gravity weighs me down from the start
And that is when I cannot breathe

But who am I
I know I am here
Who am I
I know I am here

I am the giant squid
I do not understand, the things you did
They washed up, across the banks
And your ship spilled as it sank

I hide from your human cage
Your fury is relentless rage
In the dark i cover my face
I cannot compete in your race.
Please see my face
I am the gentle giant
I’m very quiet
I’ll never complete your race
I am a gentle giant
A gentle giant
A gentle giant
I live in silence
I like the quiet

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from Ballads & Heartstrings, released February 14, 2021
Morgan Velasquez: Lyrics and vocals
Abe Rosenberg: Instruments and arrangement

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Sweet Radish Antonito, Colorado

Independent husband & wife folk group formed in 2010 with roots in agricultural and industrial folk. We produce music from our Off-Grid Organic Permaculture Farm Animal & Wildlife Sanctuary. Profits from music sales and live performances go to our animals. Our music is produced using Solar Power. We love humanity, animals and nature! We write songs about our home, pain, healing, life and love. ... more

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